GCSE Classical Civilisation

Unit 1: Greece and Rome: Stories and Histories.

Topic C: Athens and Sparta.
Content
Education
o Athenian System
Schools (paidogogos)
Sophists
Higher education (cultural and academic)
o Spartan System
Agoge
Treatment of Boys
Paidonomos
Militaristic
Women upbringing, marriage, education, role/position
Everyday life in Athens: houses, clothing, dinner parties
The Spartan army: mess clubs, weapons, uniform
Work
o Athens
citizens
Metics
Slaves
o Sparta(Spartiatai )
Perioikoi
Helots
Exam
1hr
46 marks
25% of Final grade
Three questions
Two knowledge and comprehension
written on main question paper
One (three part) knowledge,
explanation and evaluative essay
written on inset
Sources
Main text: Renshaw, I. In Search of the Greeks
(this includes relevant Primary Sources).